Article 6, Division 3

Any dwelling legally constructed prior to January 11, 1989, within the special flood hazard area or closer to the special flood hazard area than the minimum rear yard depth required for the lot, may be improved, restored, or reconstructed subject to Chapter 10 of the County Code.

A nonconforming structure that is abandoned for a continuous period of two years or more must not be reoccupied or used except in compliance with all applicable requirements of this Ordinance.

Any structure that is conforming as to use but is nonconforming as to yard requirements may be enlarged without bringing the nonconforming structure into conformity with this Ordinance if the enlargement does not extend further into the required yard than the existing nonconforming structure.

Any structure that complied with the zoning regulations in effect at the time it was created and was or is subject to governmental acquisition of part of the lot for a public purpose resulting in the structure becoming nonconforming as to setbacks by 10 percent or less of the applicable standard, will be deemed a lawful nonconforming structure.

A nonconforming structure that is damaged or destroyed by any casualty to an extent not exceeding 50 percent of its replacement value may be restored to its former condition, provided that the restoration is commenced within one year after the date of such damage or destruction and is completed within two years after the date of such damage or destruction.

A nonconforming structure must not be moved, in whole or in part, to another location on or off the parcel of land on which it is located unless upon relocation it conforms to the requirements of this Ordinance.

A nonconforming structure may be continued, but must not be moved, enlarged, reconstructed, or substituted except as provided in this division.